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Trans-Siberian Railway travel guide - Lonely Planet Online Shop - Lonely Planet APAC Coming from Europe on the Trans-Siberian Railwayyour first introduction to the scene comes right after you run out of beer and conversation while crossing the border between Europe and Asia on the at least hour journey from Moscow to Yekaterinburg. Here, in the capital of the Urals, head straight to Ekaterinburg Guide Centrea company run by the eminent Konstantin Brylyakov. It involves lots of singing and a majestic dinner in the year-old izba wooden cottage of babushka Katya. The best reason to Lonely Planet Trans- Siberian Railway at this former Gulag prison camp outpost is Igor Shalygina former teacher who runs a great homestay and tours of the area dotted with repurposed Gulag barracks and cemeteries where Russian political and ordinary prisoners, captured Baltic and Ukrainian guerrilla fighters and Japanese POWs found their final rest. Despite its grim history, the area has many beautiful spots, especially along small rivers cutting through the thick-as-jungle taiga forest. The highlight here is the banya traditional Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railwaycompetently administered by the host and much needed after hours or days on the Trans-Siberian train — o r, we should add, astride a bike, since many travellers are bikers overlanding between Europe and East Asia. Twig beating and snow dipping are all part of this edgy experience, which after a while should result in the proverbial Siberian iron health Irkutskthe gateway to Lake Baikalis some 12 hours away from Tayshet. Now, alongside his good old flagship hostel in Irkutsk, he runs a more refined, Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway establishment in a purpose-built log house in Listvyankaon the shore of Baikal nearest to Irkutsk. Jack also takes people to Olkhon Island in the north year-round. There are all sorts of cultural activities on offer in villages that represent both communities, from food sampling to choir singing. The hostel operates tours of all the above and more. At the northern tip of Lake Baikal, reachable either by plane or via the BAM railway from Tayshet or Tynda, the town of Severobaikalsk is home to the Maryasov family and Rashit Yakhinthe now wheelchaired veteran of BAM construction and the local adventure travel scene. A new feature is a trip to a camp of Eveny reindeer herders. On the northeastern shore of Lake Baikal, national park ranger Lonely Planet Trans- Siberian Railway Beketov runs a homestay for intrepid travellers who make it all the way to the stunning Barguzin Valley. Leonid Ragozin. You might imagine the Trans-Siberian as a lonely, melancholic train journey through a snowy plain. Share Lonely Planet Trans- Siberian Railway story:. Places from this story Trans-Siberian Railway Region. Yekaterinburg Russia City. The Urals Russia Region. Krasnoyarsk Russia City. View more. Read More. Related content. Trans-Siberian Railway - The Trans-Mongolian Route (PDF Chapter) - Lonely Planet APAC In summer, popular Lake Baikal guesthouses may book up; in winter, some hotels shut Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway — either way, plan ahead. Duffel bags and rucksacks are best for squashing into on-board luggage storage. If you must go with a roller suitcase, choose a slender, lightweight case — train corridors are narrow. There's little elbow room aboard the train to dig through your luggage, so organise essentials into a small rucksack for easy access: include your toothbrush, wet wipes you'll need themsnacks and the paperwork for your trip. Whatever the season, Trans-Siberian train carriages are often kept toasty warm — sometimes stiflingly so. Loose cotton slacks and a T-shirt are ideal, plus a light sweater or hoodie. Outside the train, think layers. Alongside a selection of T-shirts, jeans and undies bring a woollen base layer and thick socks — even in summer, the evenings can get chilly. Be thoughtful when selecting your footwear. Comfortable, broken-in hiking boots will Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway you from city sightseeing to outdoor exploring. Resist the Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway to weigh down your luggage with flashy shoes and your best threads. You might want to invest in ski gloves, designed to protect your digits down to C. Wearing just the liners gives you enough dexterity to wield a camera and protects your hands for a few precious seconds while you point your lens at a snow-dusted cathedral. The fountain of sustenance aboard your Trans-Siberian train is the samovar, a tureen brimming with hot drinkable water. With nowhere on the train to refrigerate food, pack snacks that only need hot water for preparation: pots of instant Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway, sachets of oatmeal and soup, and a treasure chest of tea bags and coffee. Bring your own drinking vessel, ideally a reusable insulated cup with a fitted lid. Before disembarking, double-check the timetable usually pasted by the carriage door or ask your provodnitsa carriage attendant how long the train is pausing — watching your train rumble away is a heavy price to pay for instant noodles. Vendors ply the station platforms with snacks although there are fewer in winter and shops inside train stations offer fresh food, dumplings, and samovar-friendly instant snacks. The usual street food rules apply: follow local norms queues for cooked food are a good signchoose peelable fruit, and beware unrefrigerated dairy. Travel apps can make on-board life even more rewarding. Google Translate has an offline translation function, just download the Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway languages. This is immensely useful when asking carriage attendants questions, ordering in the restaurant car, or making small-talk with fellow travellers. If time zones scramble your brain, keep track with an app like Time Zone Converter ; add your main stops for an at-a-glance guide. Download books to an e-reader or phone app before you travel, too. If you prefer not to stare at a screen, consider hostel book swaps along the way, to avoid hauling heavy paperbacks across the tundra. Feeling the strain of 15 hours spent Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway at birch forests? These lightweight items will make your trip all the merrier. Headphones Fellow passengers may be generous enough to share their Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway in frenetic Russian pop music. Knife and spork An all-purpose spork, ideally heatproof, will help you shovel down soups, slurp noodles and stir up drinks from the samovar. A small penknife is handy if you're making multiple stops and envisaging a lot of picnics. Consider bringing a portable battery pack and don't forget a universal plug adapter. If you don't drink alcohol, fruit tea bags are happily received, too. Article first published Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway Apriland last updated by Anita Isalska in December How to plan and pack for the Trans-Siberian Railway. Anita Isalska. Introducing the Trans-Siberian Railway. Travel apps and books Travel apps can make on-board life even more rewarding. Share this story:. Places from this story Russia Europe Country. Trans-Siberian Railway Region. Moscow Russia City. Vladivostok Russia City. View more. Read More. Related content..